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1787 CT 1/2P Draped Bust Left - ETLIR Half Penny

Strike Type
1787 CT 1/2P Draped Bust Left - ETLIR Half Penny

Coin Details

Year
1787
Denomination
Colonials
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Post-1776 States Coinage (1776-1788)
Designer
Various engravers (Abel Buell, James Atlee, and others)
Composition
Copper
Weight
6.8g
Diameter
28.5mm
Edge
Plain

Description

The 1787 CT 1/2P Draped Bust Left - ETLIR Half Penny is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Post-1776 States Coinage (1776-1788) series. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Struck in copper, weighing 6.8 grams, 28.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #391.

Rarity Notes

Scarce legend error variety.

Cross References

Miller 33.10-Z.16; Whitman 3000

External References

Error Varieties

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